Was there any mention of facet arthritis as well? In pure degenerative disc disease there's usually loss of spinal flexibility, back pain&spasms, possible nerve root impingement radiating to thigh,buttocks or leg with or without sensory symptoms like numbness,pins & needles. Leg weakness is a worrisome symptom requiring surgical relief of nerve root compression by a herniated intervertebral disc
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